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Monday, December 12, 2011

100 Percent Responsible

"If we did all the things we are capable of doing, we would literally astound ourselves."
--Thomas A. Edison

There is that old saying, "Aim for the stars, and maybe you'll hit the moon." In my writing group's last goal challenge, I aimed for the stars and only made it to the moon. At least I made some progress, right? But I have to evaluate why I wasn't able to complete the goal. It was definitely an achievable goal. Sure, I could blame it on life. Life happens, right? Husbands, kids, community responsibilities, business responsibilities, email, feeding the crowd, high school dances, those kinds of things pulling at bits of my time.

But ultimately, I am one hundred percent responsible for how I spend my time, where I put my priorities. My good friend Connie recently reminded me that my full-time role as wife and mother takes precedence over my part-time role as writer/author wannabe; even if I have these fabulous goals I want to achieve. I am grateful to be wife to an amazing guy (and the inspiration behind the heroes I write about) and mom to really great kids (which is true, I'm not just saying that because I'm their mom). When they need me, I will be there. 100 Percent.

Jack Canfield, co-creator of the famous 'Chicken Soup for the Soul' has a great book titled, 'The Success Principles.' (You can visit his website for wisdom and some great offers.) The very beginning of the book talks about changing your life by becoming 100 percent responsible for everything. When we take on that mentality, we empower ourselves. We have to give up ALL excuses and realize that we are in charge of the outcome. Now, what are we going to do about it?

I am going to reach my goals. Only I can do it. No one can do it for me. But, in order to do that, I have to learn to juggle life a little better. I have to make the changes. I will do it. I will be 100 percent responsible for my life and I will reach my goal.

3 comments:

Go Peggy!!!!!!I totally agree with the the theory that we have to take charge of our priorities and be responsible for what happens in our lives. One caveat that I have to mentally add is what you named right off--the part about the family or staying alive etc. Some books and articles admit you have to eat, pay bills, care for others etc. I like those. Others seem to be written by the recipient of the services of magical elves or unappreciated people. Sounds like that the Jack Canfield wrote a good one. I will have to check it out.

Donna Hatch

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Peggy is the wife of an amazing (that should possibly be capitalized) man. She is the mother of five wonderful children. She may be a miserable housekeeper, but she is a terrific writer, sister, crafter. She is generous and thoughtful, but she has been known to throw caution to the wind, set all of life aside and read till the story has been read through.